Q. I've decided to re-roof my house because I simply can't afford to pay a roofer. I'll be stripping off all the shingles down to the bare wood. Do you feel it's worth it to buy a nail gun to install ...

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Q: I’ve decided to reroof my house because I can’t afford to pay a roofer. I’ll be stripping off all the shingles down to the bare wood. Do you think it’s worth buying a nail gun to install the ...

Q: My house has a 2-foot overhang with exposed rafters. It is a rather unusual design and is quite attractive. When I had a new roof installed a month ago, the nails holding the shingles penetrated ...

Roof installation problems often remain hidden for years because surface materials can appear intact while key details ...

Q. I’m getting bids on a new roof and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? I’ve also heard stories about inferior galvanized nails that don’t hold ...

DEAR TIM: I’m getting bids on a new roof and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? I’ve also heard stories about inferior galvanized nails that don’t ...

Q: I’m getting bids on a new roof, and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? What type of nails would you use when installing shingles on your home ...

Q: I have had two flat tires this summer. Both from nails. One was a roofing nail and the other was a 2 ¾-inch spike. In both cases only the head of the nail was showing on the tread. How does a nail ...